Keeping an eye on energy (ep 27)
Podcast summary
In this episode we look more closely at the energy sector – the big business / sector drivers and how they’re influencing the way people work in those sectors, the opportunities opening up as the industry repositions itself in light of the climate emergency, and the impact on recruitment and retention of talent.
The transition away from fossil fuels and the need to secure independent energy supplies mean organisations are shifting their focus, collaborating with competitors and moving to protect the skills and expertise they need as they face stiff competition now hybrid working is so prevalent.
In Northern Ireland there is a pressing need to address the shortcomings of the education system, which isn’t preparing young people to fulfil the available roles. We hear how employers have to step in to fill the gap.
Featured guests include:
- Pat Turnbull, AWA Senior Associate, Chicago (USA)
- Sofia Fonseca de Nino, AWA Senior Associate, Houston (USA)
- Gordon Parkes, Executive Director People & Culture, Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (UK)